VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
| Job Title: | Cluster Leader – Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning |
| Organization: | Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) |
| Cluster: | Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning |
| Duty Station: | Accra, Ghana |
| Procurement Ref: | FARA/Adv./KMCL/2026/01 |
| Submission Date: | 30th July, 2026 |
The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is the continental apex organization for agricultural research and innovation in Africa and serves as the technical support organization of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on matters concerning food and agricultural research and innovation. FARA coordinates continent-wide actions aimed enhancing the deployment of science, technology and innovation (STI) towards the continent’s attainment of its agri-food system transformation targets as laid out in the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy.
Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, FARA works closely with numerous actors including the AUC and AUDA-NEPAD; regional economic communities; ministries responsible for food, agriculture, STI, trade and natural resource management; national, regional and continental agricultural research and extension organizations; farmer organizations at all levels; higher education institutions and their networks; CGIAR centres; development partners; private sector actors in food and agriculture and civil society actors.
FARA’s programme is organized into four clusters: (i) innovation to impact partnerships and systems; (ii) knowledge management, digitalization, communication and learning; (iii) institutional capacity strengthening and foresight, and (iv) science policy and investments.
FARA is seeking a dynamic and accomplished expert and leader to head its Knowledge Management, Digitalization, Communication and Learning Cluster.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Research and Innovation this Cluster Leader will provide strategic and technical leadership for: (i) the organization’s knowledge management agenda which sets out to ensure that knowledge generated by FARA and its partners is effectively captured, managed and shared to support agricultural transformation across the continent; (ii) continental level actions aimed at advancing digitalization within the agrifood ecosystem; (iii) enhancing communication and visibility of FARA and the impact of food and agricultural research and innovation on economies and society; and (iv) supporting organizational learning for FARA and key partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic leadership for FARA’s, knowledge management, digitalization, communication, and organizational learning functions.
- Develop and strengthen systems for knowledge management, digital collaboration, organizational learning plus the preparation and dissemination of high-quality communication products
- Develop and implement integrated communication, branding, visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with FARA’s Strategic Plan.
- Oversee FARA’s corporate identity, website, digital platforms and social media presence to strengthen institutional visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with the African Union system, Regional Economic Communities, agricultural research, extension and education institutions at all levels, CGIAR Centres, development partners, the knowledge management for agricultural development (KM4AgD) network, farmer organizations, media and the private sector.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication, knowledge management and learning initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and organizational impact.
- Contribute to institutional resource mobilization through strategic positioning, visibility and the development of high-quality communication and knowledge products.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management .
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Knowledge Management, Development Communication, Information Science, Digital Media or a related discipline.
- A PhD in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
The successful candidate should possess:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in knowledge management and development communication, with roles in supervising digitalization and organizational learning or a related field, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Proven experience establishing and managing knowledge management systems, digital platforms and organizational learning initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational communication, branding and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and technical information into compelling communication and knowledge products for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in media relations, advocacy, partnership development and stakeholder engagement at national, regional or international levels.
- Experience managing knowledge management platforms, digital communication platforms and social media campaigns.
- Experience working with regional, continental or international organizations, particularly within the African Union ecosystem, CGIAR, continental or regional research, innovation or education networks / organisations, or similar institutions, will be a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated experience supporting resource mobilization through strategic communication and partnership engagement.
Core Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge management in the agri-food system domain
- Strategic communication, corporate branding and reputation management.
- Digital communication and social media management including communication analytics and performance measurement.
- Science writing and editing.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
- Domestication of digital transformation strategies in the agrifood domain
- Organizational learning
- Project development and execution
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic leadership with proven planning, organizational and decision-making skills, plus a strong results and accountability orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and networking skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence at senior policy and institutional levels.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism and diplomacy.
Language Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be a strong advantage.
Application Submission
Interested applicants must submit an applications comprising a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), contact details of three (3) professional referees and any other supporting documents considered relevant to the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the next stage of the recruitment process
Applications should be submitted electronically to [[email protected]] and addressed to Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of FARA, No. 7 Flower Avenue, New Achimota, Mile 7, Accra, Ghana, Tel: +233 302 772823/744888. Submissions must be received no later than 14h00 GMT on Thursday, 30th July 2026.
FARA Affirmative Action Statement on Recruitment: there is no discrimination based on gender race, religion, ethnic orientation, disability, or health status.
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